Kilocalorie To Watt-second Converter

(kcal to Ws converter)

Convert Kilocalorie IT to Watt-second


Effortlessly Convert Kilocalories to Watt-seconds


(Last Updated On: 2024-05-08)

Discover the seamless Kilocalorie IT to Watt-second conversion process designed by Newtum. Quick, accurate, and easy to use—get curious about the possibilities this tool offers!

What are Kilocalorie and Watt-second

Definition of Kilocalorie

A kilocalorie (kcal) is a unit of energy commonly used in food to represent the amount of energy required to increase the temperature of one kilogram of water by one degree Celsius at a pressure of one atmosphere.

Definition of Watt-second

A watt-second (Ws) is a derived unit of energy equivalent to the energy expended by a power of one watt sustained for one second. It's a measure of work done or energy transfer.

Kilocalorie to Watt-second Conversion Table

Kilocalorie IT (kcal) Watt-second (Ws)
1 kcal 4184 Ws
2 kcal 8368 Ws
3 kcal 12552 Ws
4 kcal 16736 Ws
5 kcal 20920 Ws
6 kcal 25104 Ws
7 kcal 29288 Ws
8 kcal 33472 Ws
9 kcal 37656 Ws
10 kcal 41840 Ws

Conversion of Kilocalorie to Watt-second

1 kcal = 4184 Ws
1 Ws = 0.000239006 kcal

Example 1:
convert 2 kcal to Ws:
2 kcal = 2 × 4184 Ws = 8368 Ws

Example 2:
convert 5 kcal to Ws:
5 kcal = 5 × 4184 Ws = 20920 Ws

History of Kilocalorie and Watt-second

The concept of converting kilocalories to watt-seconds is rooted in the need to translate dietary energy into its physical equivalent. Initially, kilocalories were related to the food industry, while watt-seconds were more common in physics. The converter stems from the intersection of nutritional science and energy physics.

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Solved Examples kcal to Ws

Example 1: To convert 3 kcal to watt-seconds:

3 kcal = 3 × 4184 Ws = 12552 Ws

Example 2: To convert 7 kcal to watt-seconds:

7 kcal = 7 × 4184 Ws = 29288 Ws

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is a Kilocalorie IT to Watt-second Converter?
This tool translates units of energy from kilocalories to watt-seconds, aiding in various calculations.
2. Why would I need to convert kcal to Ws?
Conversions are necessary for applications across nutrition, physics, and engineering disciplines.
3. How accurate is the converter?
The Kilocalorie IT to Watt-second Converter provides precise conversions based on standard conversion factors.